University of Zimbabwe Faculty of Agriculture: Sa1 - Farm and Industrial Attachment Code of Conduct

UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
SA1 - FARM AND INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT CODE OF CONDUCT
Students who are accepted for this farm and/or industrial attachment are privileged and should be
proud of this opportunity. The student is the University’s ‘ambassador’ to the farm, company or
organization during farm or industrial attachment. Misconduct by the student may jeopardize the
opportunities of other candidates whom the farm, company or organization may wish to take in
future. Thus, the reputation of the University must be upheld at all times. Students must set a
good example in behaviour and personal appearance and are expected to conduct themselves
sensibly and with dignity during attachments and portray themselves as responsible and
respectable citizens of the future.
General Regulations
 The appropriate uniforms if provided by the farm, organization / company must be worn
at all times. Otherwise decent and respectable dressing is expected from all students
undertaking attachment.
 Cleanliness of the farm / organization / company’s grounds, offices, workshops and
toilets should be the concern of every student on attachment.
 Students are not allowed to bring or consume alcoholic beverages whilst on attachment
and nor any foodstuffs other than in designated area.
 Smoking in offices and workshops is strictly forbidden, unless allowed by the
organization / company.
 Use of drugs (narcotics) is illegal.
 Students who have been absent for more than 20% of the attachment period will have
their attachments stopped. Genuine cases may be considered for extension.
 Students whilst on attachment must not make unnecessary noise that may disturb the
activities of the farm / organization / company.
 Students will be liable, for full replacement cost for willful damage to farm’s /
organization’s / company’s property, plus 50% for the inconvenience and dependent on
the circumstances may be disciplined.
 Students must carry at all times their training institutions admission card for
identification. If farm / organizations / companies have provided you with one, it must be
carried at all times and be made visible to everyone.
 Farms / organizations / companies will not be held responsible for loss or damage of
student’s property. Students are advised not to carry important and/or expensive articles
to work.
 Students are not allowed to make or receive telephone calls in workshops, offices, and
other facilities at any time except if allowed by the organization or company. Personal
mobile phones must be switched off while attending meetings or undertaking training
activities.
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 Fire-fighting equipment must not be tampered with. The penalty is suspension or
expulsion from the attachment exercise, which may lead to further expulsion from the
training institution.
 Students must adhere to the rules and regulations of the organization / company they are
attached to.
 No student shall make any public statement on matters concerning the farm / organization
/ company without specific written authority from the Director, Manager or Proprietor of
the farm / organization / company.
 Students must enter and leave the farm’s / organization’s / company’s premises only via
the designated entrance and exit routes.
 Students may buy food in the cafeteria, if available, but ALL crockery and cutlery must
remain in the cafeteria.
 Regular attendance and punctuality at work are of paramount importance and must be
observed whilst undertaking attachments.
 If students would like to request a day off, sick leave, or delay for work, students must
request for it in advance either by a letter, email or a phone call.
 Failure to adhere to all above regulations by students shall lead to serious disciplinary
action.
Attendance
Students must familiarize themselves with the farm’s / organization’s / company’s working hours
and must ensure full compliance to those periods. Punctuality and attendance are assessed in the
final report.
Safety in the Workshop

1. Safety regulations must be enforced where appropriate.
2. Overall / aprons and trousers must be worn where instructed.
3. Long hair must be secured or fastened, and head scarves worn when operating.
4. It is the responsibility of every worker to ensure the health and safety of his fellow worker
whilst at work.
5. Health and safety risks and hazards where present must be reported to the Training
Supervisor.
6. All female technical students must wear trousers where appropriate.
7. Safety goggles and / or leather aprons must be worn as required.
THE ORGANISATION’S / COMPANY’S CODE OF CONDUCT SUPERSEDES THIS

CODE OF CONDUCT. ONLY WHERE A CODE OF CONDUCT IS NOT AVAILABLE
OR THE EXISTING CODE OF CONDUCT DOES NOT ELABORATE ON CERTAIN
ISSUES SHOULD THIS CODE OF CONDUCT BE REFFERED TO.
This regulation is subject to change at anytime deemed necessary by University management.

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SA1 - FARM AND INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT CODE OF CONDUCT

Safety in the Workshop

THE ORGANISATION’S / COMPANY’S CODE OF CONDUCT SUPERSEDES THIS

This regulation is subject to change at anytime deemed necessary by University management.

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